The tiny islet of Bisevo is best five nautical miles southwest of Komiza on Vis Island. Covering 6 sq km, it’d rarely be observed in any respect besides for its splendid Blue Grotto (Modra Spilja) or Blue Cave that strongly indicates the well-known Grotto of Capri.
Inside the Blue Cave on Bisevo Island
Flickr through Marco Klapper
Of approximately ten caves scattered round Bisevo`s coast, the Blue Cave is the maximum exceptional. Although lengthy recognized to fishermen, the cave has best been reachable to the non-diving public considering that 1884 whilst an front massive sufficient for a ship changed into shaped through blasting a hollow withinside the rock.
Outside the Blue Cave
courtesy yacht-rent.hr
Between 11am and 1pm on a sunny calm day, the most powerful rays of the solar passing thru an underwater commencing remove darkness from the cave with a luminous blue mild even as gadgets under the floor shimmer in silver and pink. The impact is eerie and unearthly specifically in case you’re fortunate sufficient to look it whilst the cave is uncrowded which it truly might not be in case you are available in July and August.
In fact, the Blue Cave has end up a sufferer of significant overcrowding withinside the summer time season. The words “vacationer trap” spring to thoughts on summer time season days whilst lots of traffic wait in traces of up to 3 hours to spend approximately 5 mins withinside the cave. I endorse in opposition to journeying in excessive season in any respect however in case you need to come, ensure to get there as early as feasible and surely no later than 10am. The cave might be much less radiant however nonetheless lovely and lots calmer.
Visiting the Blue Cave
Take a excursion
The only manner to go to is to test out a excursion to the Blue Grotto which may be organized from Split and Hvar in case you’re now no longer staying in Vis. Learn more about Blue Cave Croatia
Getting There Independently
The gadget in area entails a ship to Mezuporat, a small cove and harbour on Bisevo island, whereupon you buy a numbered price price tag and look forward to a small boat to take you into the cave. Although there may be a small passenger ferry that connects Komiza with Mezuporat and different ports on Bisevo, it is specifically for the gain of employees and islanders. The nice alternative is to ee-e book a ship switch from an enterprise in Komiza. There are small, rapid boats that whisk you out in 15 mins or slower massive boats that take 30 mins.
Although a brief distance, the waters among Komiza and Bisevo are challenge to unpredictable winds and tides. The crossing may be uneven that is why there aren’t anyt any strengthen bookings. Those willing to sea-illness are cautioned to take a quick boat instead of a ferry.
Another top alternative is to mix a go to to the Blue Cave with stops at different locations on Bisevo island along with the Green Cave (below) and Porat which is understood for its beach. One incredibly encouraged operator is Ames Trips, primarily based totally in Komiza.
Porat, Bisevo
Porat–courtesy Ames Trips
There also are groups that run ordinary tours to the cave from Split, Hvar and Trogir, from time to time blended with a go to to different islands. Click right here for the total menu of excursions to Bisevo.
For a extra personal experience, motor out yourself. You can not take a personal boat into the Blue Cave however you may dock at Mezuporat and line up for one of the professional boats to the cave. In excessive season, moorings replenish quick and you will want to anchor offshore. After the go to you may boat across the tiny island and forestall to wash in hidden coves. Take a fishing rod due to the fact the waters are teeming with fish!
Ticket Prices
Prices to go into the Blue Cave are 100/50Kn adult/baby July-August; 70/35Kn off-season
In Mezuporat
Mezuporat
courtesy vacationer workplace Komiza
As the tickets are numbered, it is feasible to attend withinside the color till your wide variety is known as to board the small boat to go into the cave. It sounds extra prepared than it’s miles as body of workers may be without problems crushed through the crowds. There are toilets, a bar and snack shop. It’s sensible to carry a bottle of water to keep away from extra traces and inflated prices.
In the Cave
Visits are restrained to an professional most of 15 mins however in exercise visits are an awful lot shorter, from time to time as low as 5 mins. There isn’t anyt any swimming withinside the cave. Currently, there may be no restriction to the wide variety of boats withinside the cave this means that that the cave may be bumper-to-bumper with boats withinside the summer time season.
Other Sights
Although definitely the maximum exceptional sight, the Blue Grotto is one in every of numerous factors of hobby on Bisevo. If you’ve got got your very own boat you may discover approximately 9 different caves scattered across the coast. One spotlight is the Green Cave which does permit swimming. Learn more about Blue Cave Croatia
Originally populated through Benedictine monks, the island nonetheless homes the 11th-century Benedictine Church of St Silvester. And there are a few brilliant swimming coves tucked away alongside the sea, a number of which might be sandy.
